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How did “one person, one vote” become the rule for statehouses across the country?

Oct 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker

Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running

Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running

As she hits the 2014 campaign trail, the front-runner’s bustling schedule makes her 2016 intentions clear.

Oct 6, 2014 / John Nichols

Don’t Fall for the GOP’s Over-the-Counter Contraception Racket

Don’t Fall for the GOP’s Over-the-Counter Contraception Racket Don’t Fall for the GOP’s Over-the-Counter Contraception Racket

Calls for the pill to be available without a prescription are just naked attempts to woo female voters and mask opposition to the Obamacare birth control mandate.

Oct 2, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers

EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers

At a June, Koch-organized summit, Arizona Republican Doug Ducey begged billionaire favor by linking himself to the union-busting Wisconsinite and announcing, “I can't emphasize eno...

Oct 2, 2014 / John Nichols

The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race

The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race

The petrochemical industry is devastating the state, but no candidates dare take it on.

Oct 1, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas

Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas

Feisty independent Greg Orman is polling well against GOP Senator Pat Roberts, a shill for Big Money in this reddest of red states.

Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election 7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election

Their extremist policies have made them so vulnerable that corporate America is scrambling to save them.

Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols

Run, Karen, Run!

Run, Karen, Run! Run, Karen, Run!

Chicago Teachers Union leader Karen Lewis is eyeing Mayor Emanuel’s job.

Oct 1, 2014 / Column / Gary Younge

The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them

The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them

Unfortunately, the High Court is focused on expanding the influence of billionaires, not voters.

Sep 30, 2014 / John Nichols

Hardest-Hitting Anti-Koch Ad Ever

Hardest-Hitting Anti-Koch Ad Ever Hardest-Hitting Anti-Koch Ad Ever

Could ads like this stop the Kochs from buying the Senate?

Sep 25, 2014 / Leslie Savan

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